Soda Butte Campground sits within Gallatin National Forest, just 0.2 miles from Cooke City, Montana, operating from July through September. This Forest Service facility accommodates 27 sites on gravel pads accessed by gravel roads, with ample space for large RVs and open areas that work well for solar panel setups.
The campground enforces a hard-sided units only policy due to significant bear activity in the area. Both grizzly and black bears frequent the grounds, and each site includes bear boxes for food storage. N I. notes "some sites are very private and some not so much," with the mix of open terrain and forested areas creating varied camping experiences. A river runs alongside the campground, and several reviewers mention moose sightings within the camp area.
Sites feature picnic tables, fire rings with grills, and access to potable water and vault toilets with security lighting. The campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis at $20 per night, with an additional $5 fee for extra vehicles. Road dust can be an issue during dry periods, so driving slowly helps minimize the problem. For campers wanting different amenities, Colter Campground offers another option less than a mile east.
Description
THIS CAMPGROUND IS HARD SIDED CAMPING ONLYOpen late June__- Labor Day, weather dependent.A campground in Beartooth Country__on the Gardiner District. Maps: Soda Butte Campground MapCamp sites: 27Accessible Facilities:Fire GratesFood BoxesTablesTent PadsToiletsTrash CansWaterTrash Pickup: NoFirewood: NoNo Reservations: This campground does not use a reservation system, it is managed on a first-come, first-served basis. Be aware the campground may fill up on weekends & holidays during the summer months and you should arrive in the early afternoon to ensure there is a space available for the night.Information:Gardiner OfficeP.O. Box 5; 805 Scott St.Gardiner, MT 59030(406) 848-7375
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Map & DirectionsSoda Butte Campground is located in Montana near Cooke City
Directions
1 mi E of Cooke City on US 212
Coordinates
45.02419 N
109.91201 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
For Vehicles
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 52 min from Bozeman, MT
- 4 hrs 11 min from Billings, MT
- 4 hrs 16 min from Helena, MT
- 6 hrs 7 min from Idaho Falls, ID
